sur ses épaules

on his/her shoulders

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phrase Rare #33,934
on his/her shoulders Can be used literally for something resting on a person’s shoulders, or figuratively for a burden or responsibility.
FR: Le bébé s’est endormi sur ses épaules.
EN: The baby fell asleep on his shoulders.

Tom porta Marie sur ses épaules.

Tom carried Mary on his shoulders.

Une grande responsabilité repose sur ses épaules.

A great responsibility rests on his shoulders.

Il ne m'a pas emmené au zoo sur ses épaules.

He didn't carry me to the zoo on his shoulders.

— 3 Idiots (2009)

Tom porta Mary sur ses épaules.

Tom carried Mary on his shoulders.

Atlas est souvent représenté portant la Terre sur ses épaules.

Atlas is often depicted carrying the Earth on his shoulders.

Il m'a soulevé sur ses épaules.

He lifted me onto his shoulders.

Tu crois qu'un petit pantin comme toi peut me porter sur ses épaules?

Do you think a little puppet like you can carry me on his shoulders?

— Pinocchio (2019)

Et le manteau sur ses épaules!

And the coat over his shoulders!

— Titanic (1997)